Summer Workshop Assistant Director

Requirements

• A high school diploma, or equivalent combination of education and experience, are required. Bachelor's degree strongly preferred. Ideal candidate will have an interest or background in literary arts, community outreach, creative arts, or education.
• Job Location - City, State
• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Department / School
• Provost Interdisciplinary Programs
• Pay Range
• Equal Opportunity Statement
• Special Requirements
• A background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
• University Benefits
• Health and Life : Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare.
• Retirement : Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
• Please note that benefit eligibility is determined/based on ACA guidelines.

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Additional Information

University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been consistently ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play. Posted Job Title Summer Workshop Assistant Director Job Profile Title Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt Job Description Summary The Assistant Director for the Summer Workshop for Young Writers at the Kelly Writers House will assist and report to the Director of the Summer Workshop and assist in student activities, writing workshops, leading craft sessions, and student transportation. Job Description Kelly Writers House - Job Description Summer Workshop for Young Writers - Assistant Director (Part-Time Temporary Position) Job Duties Reporting to the Associate Director for Student Recruitment and Director of the Summer Workshop, the Summer Workshop for Young Writers - Assistant Director will support and assist in the Summer Workshop for Young Writers at the Kelly Writers House. For more information about the Kelly Writers House, please visit: http://writing.upenn.edu/wh/. For more information about the Summer Workshop for Young Writers, please visit: https://writing.upenn.edu/wh/summer/. The Assistant Director for the Summer Workshop for Young Writers at the Kelly Writers House will assist and report to the Director of the Summer Workshop and assist in student activities, writing workshops, leading craft sessions, and student transportation. Job Location This position will be assigned to work at the Kelly Writers House. Pay and Hours This position pays an amount not to exceed $2500. This position is expected to average 20 to 30 hours a week , beginning 7/1/2026 through 7/26/2026 .

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